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Are you looking for more resources on how you can fund your college education? We know what a great value your Mount education is, but we also understand that you want to graduate without worrying about how you can pay for it all, so we've collected some resources to help you find other sources of funding.

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Scholarship Opportunities for all Students

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Against All Odds Scholarship from Elite Lawyer

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You have a current GPA of at least 3.0; You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university; Your education will continue through at least the Fall 2026 semester; You are a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: June 29, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.elitelawyer.com/scholarship

Barkhordarian Law Firm Scholarship Opportunity

Complete an essay for your chance to win

  • Eligibility: Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States; Provide proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate program in pre-law or a related field, or proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited law school for the Fall of 2026; Demonstrate strong academic performance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 1, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.barklawfirm.com/scholarship-application/

Bridging the Divide Scholarship from Meza Law Firm

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be fluent in at least two languages; You must be pursuing a major or minor in legal studies; You must be intending to attend school as an undergraduate, graduate, or Juris Doctorate student within the U.S. through the Fall 2026 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 18, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mezalawfirm.com/scholarship

Caregivers Scholarship by Blossom Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are at least 18 years of age; You are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university; You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; You earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher in your most recently completed semester.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 10, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.blossomlaw.com/scholarship

Citizens Scholarship

Apply online for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any high school seniors, undergrad and graduate students.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: Monthly from 7/1/2025 through 6/30/2026

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.citizensbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.aspx?ctzMode=CFG-OFF_SAL_ISA_CTZ

Civil Rights Scholarship from The Devadoss Law Firm

Complete an essay or video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Must be a current or aspiring law student; Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student; Must be at least 17 years of age
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 31, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.fedemploymentlaw.com/the-devadoss-law-firm-civil-rights-scholarship/

College Ave

Apply online for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled or going to be enrolled
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: Monthly

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.collegeavestudentloans.com/promotions/monthly-scholarship-award/

Community Impact Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Demonstrate active involvement in community service; Exhibit strong leadership qualities; Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher; Be an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university. We are not accepting applications from incoming or current graduate students at this time; Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; Be at least 18 years of age when you submit your application. This requirement supersedes the language below the digital application stating the 16 years of age limit.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: August 5, 2026

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.dfwinjurylawyer.com/scholarship

Conex Boxes Scholarship

Submit an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any Full-time, U.S. undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in business, business management, marketing/advertising, or similar fields.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: April 30 & October 31, every year
For more information and to apply, visit: https://conexboxes.com/scholarship/ 

Criminal Justice Scholarship from Murphy & McKinney Law Firm

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Enrolled full-time in an accredited law program within the United States; Demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system; United States residents or permanent citizens; 18 years of age or older
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 11, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.dougmurphylaw.com/scholarship

Crowder Law Firm Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Enrolled (or intending to enroll) at an accredited university or college for the Fall 2026 semester; Are 18 years of age or older upon date of application submission; Hold citizenship or permanent residency in the United States; Maintain a grade point average of 3.6 or higher
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: June 29, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.crowdercriminalfirm.com/scholarship

Defenders of Justice Scholarship from Stroleny Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a current law or pre-law student with aspirations to become a defense attorney or prosecutor; You must be currently interning for or previously have interned at the office of a state attorney, public defender, or private criminal defense firm; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 5, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.strolenylaw.com/scholarship

Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt, PA Legal Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA; Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident who is authorized to work in the country; Be a North Carolina resident or be admitted to a school in North Carolina
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 5, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.deweyramsayhunt.com/scholarship-application/

Difference Makers Scholarship from Brandon Wong and Associates

Complete an essay for your chance to win!
  •  Eligibility: Student is enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States; Student is in their junior or senior year of college; Student is a United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 4, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mwfamilylaw.com/scholarship

Digital Marketing Scholarship

Submit an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any student interested in the digital marketing field. 
  • Amount of Scholarship: $500
  • Due Date: December 15, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://dragonflydm.com/digital-marketing-scholarship/ 

Discover Student Loan Scholarship

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  • Eligibility: Student and Parents may enter
  • Amount of Scholarship: $5,000
  • Due Date: Monthly

For more information and to apply, visit: 

https://www.discover.com/student-loans/college-planning/scholarships/award

Dream Chaser Scholarship from Salvado Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a first-generation college student. This means your parents or guardians have yet to earn a four-year college degree. Please note that you are still considered a first-generation student if you have older siblings who have also attended; You must be planning to attend law school or pursue a career in law in some capacity; You must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Our scholarship recognizes and celebrates hard work and academic achievement; You must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or law school within the United States. Please note that we are not currently accepting applications from high school seniors or incoming freshmen.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: July 13, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.salvadolaw.com/scholarship

Empowering Families Scholarship - Law Offices of J. Kevin Clark, PC

Complete a video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher; You are an undergraduate student in a pre-law course of study; You are currently or will be enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester; You are a permanent resident of the United States; You are at least 18 years old.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 12, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.fortworth-civil-attorney.com/scholarship

Equipment Leases Scholarship

Complete the online scholarship application for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Applicants should be currently enrolled or have been accepted to enroll in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: February 15 and September 15, yearly

For more information and to apply, visit: https://equipmentleases.com/about-us/college-scholarship/ 

Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship from John T. Fields and Associates

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: The student must be at least 18 years old; The student must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States; The student must be enrolled in or accepted to an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university; The student must have been impacted by domestic violence that was committed against them or a family member, or they must have a substantial interest in providing solutions to prevent domestic violence in the United States
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
  • Due Date: October 5, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.johntfieldsdivorceattorney.com/scholarship

First generation scholarship - by Kadzai Law Group

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a first-generation college student; You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university within the United States; You must be at least 17 years of age; You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States 
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500 
  • Due Date: September 28, 2026

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.kadzailawgroup.com/scholarship

Florin|Roebig

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: A high school senior in the United States planning to attend college or a current full-time student at a U.S. college or university; At least 18 years of age at the time of entry
  • Amount of Scholarship: $250-$750
  • Due Date: November 1, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://florinroebig.com/scholarship/

Fob James Law Firm Scholarship Contest

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a university by the start of the fall 2026 semester; families with a loved one who suffered an injury.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: December 15, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://callfob.com/scholarship-contest/

Freshman Trailblazer Scholarship by Fox and Mogul Law Offices

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: The student is a college freshman at an accredited college or university within the United States; The student comes from a household with an income of $75,000 or less; The student has a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; The student is at least 17 years old
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 2, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.moghullaw.com/scholarship

Go Transcript Academic Scholarship

Complete the online requirements for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in IT/tech or an IT-related field.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $5,000
  • Due Date: Applications are accepted year-round.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-program 

The Gold Law Firm Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States; Must be accepted to attend school as a pre-law undergraduate or as a first-year law student in the fall of 2026; Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 15, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.dgoldlaw.com/scholarship-application/

Healthcare Professional Scholarship from Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc.

Complete a video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: At least 18 years of age; are a US citizen; have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: December 9, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.jjblawoffice.com/healthcare-professional-scholarship

Help Your Loved One Scholarship

Complete their application for your chance to win! 

  • Eligibility: Any student currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. 
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: May 1, every year
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.seniorlivinghelp.org/senior-living/help-your-loved-one-scholarship/

Hope for Humanity Scholarship from the Estevez Group PC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Applicants should be actively pursuing an internship or research opportunities with a non-profit organization; Applicants should demonstrate a history of commitment to human rights through prior academic work, volunteer experience, or activism; Applicants should maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Exceptions may be made for applicants with strong non-academic contributions to humanitarian causes; Applicants should be at least 17 years of age; Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States; Applicants must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 12, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.estevezlawfirm.com/scholarship

Hope and Opportunity Scholarship from The Whitlock Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Applicants spent a portion or entirety of their childhood in the foster care system; Applicants should be pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited university within the United States; Applicants should be at least 17 years of age; Applicants should be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,500
  • Due Date: November 2, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.whitlocklawllc.com/scholarship

Immigrant scholarship from Law Offices of Jae Lee

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: First- or Second-generation immigrant, low income with a 3.0 or higher GPA
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: October 28, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.jmleelaw.com/scholarship

Investing in the Future of Customer Care Scholarship from ROI CX Solutions

Complete a video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: All college and university undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university; All fields of study; U.S. citizens
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: July 1, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://roicallcentersolutions.com/scholarship-program/

Jet Surety – Future Business Leaders Scholarship

Complete a comic strip for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: open to all United States citizens/residents; Applicants must complete all sections of the application to be considered. This includes first and last name, email address, current/planned college, major or planned major, and expected college graduation date.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: July 31, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://jetsurety.com/scholarship

Justice for All Scholarship by The Bettersworth Law Firm

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government; You possess a GPA of at least 3.0; You are presently enrolled in an accredited U.S college or university for the Spring 2025 semester as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student; You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 16, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.bettersworthlaw.com/scholarship

Kids Chance of Maryland, Inc. Scholarship

This one-semester scholarship is for children who have had a parent catastrophically injured or killed in an employment related injury. Students may reapply each semester for additional financial support opportunities.

  • Eligibility: Students must be between 16-25 years old and have had a substantial decline in family income due to parent with catastrophic injury or disease.
  • Amount of Scholarship: Varies
  • Due Date: Varies
Application and additional information available at https://www.kidschance-md.org/sponsor/

Kompare It Scholarship

Write a 1,000 word essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 15, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.kompareit.com/scholarship.html

LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship

Write an essay and you could win $500.

  • Eligibility: Currently enrolled student attending college in the U.S.A.; cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $500
  • Due Date: The 20th of each month.
For more information and to apply, visit: www.latutors123.com/scholarship/ >

Leadership Excellence Scholarship from Moore Family Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: The student is currently or will be in the future a member of their university’s Greek life; The student achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their most recently completed academic semester; The student is currently attending college as an undergraduate student at an accredited college or university within the United States for the upcoming semester. At this time, we are not accepting applications from high school or graduate students; The student will be at least 18 years of age upon distribution of the award.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: October 7, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.pwm-law.com/scholarship

Legal Legacy Scholarship from Roberts PC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a first-generation student studying law or pre-law at an accredited school; You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a pre-law undergraduate program or accredited law school within the United States for the Fall 2025 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 16, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.robertspc.com/scholarship

Live Like Alex Scholarship from Sumsion Business Law

Complete an essay or video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Current, full-time students enrolled at accredited two- or four-year colleges or universities within the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
  • Due Date: June 30th of each year
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.businesslawutah.com/live-like-alex-scholarship

Love Your Career Scholarship

Submit a 1,000 word essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any student who will be enrolled in a college or University at the time of the next deadline (see dates below).
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 10 & January 10, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.jonestshirts.com/pages/scholarship 

Mattress Nerd's Sustainability Scholarship

Write a 500-1,000 word essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: April 1, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mattressnerd.com/scholarship/

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico; Be a current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who plans to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic year; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement, participation, and leadership in school activities and work experience; Demonstrate interest in pursuing a career and enrolled in the following majors: Athletic Training, Health Policy, Psychology, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, General Medicine, Dentistry, Behavioral Sciences, Personal Training, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Health and Physical Fitness, Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management, Health Sciences, Physical Therapist, or another health-related major.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,500
  • Due Date: August 1, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/student-scholarship-chicago

Military Veteran Scholarship from the Behan Law Group

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are a U.S. military Veteran, a current service member in the U.S. military, or the child of a Veteran or current service member; You are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university or college in the U.S.; Your college or university education will continue at least through the Spring 2027 semester; You are 18 years of age or older; Your current cumulative GPA is at least 3.0
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 23, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.missduiarizona.com/military-veteran-scholarship

Moving Forward Scholarship- Collins Rupp, P.C.

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Have a criminal history (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses,  not infractions or minor traffic violations); Be at least 17 years of age; Be an undergraduate student attending an accredited college or university within the United States; Hold U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
  •  Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 16, 2026

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.collinsrupp.law/scholarship

OppU Achievers Scholarship

Apply online and submit a short essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: High school seniors or college undergraduates with a GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: Four times a year: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
For more information and to apply, visit: www.opploans.com/scholarship/ >

Out of state student scholarship by Fawell & Fawell

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Be enrolled in or have been accepted to a college or university that is located in a state where they did not attend high school or a state other than where their parents currently live; Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher as of the most recent academic semester they have completed; Be above the age of 17; Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 10, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.fawelllaw.com/scholarship

OVC Lawyer Marketing Scholarship

Complete a video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are at least 18 years of age; You are a U.S. citizen; You have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; You are enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the upcoming semester.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 4, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.ovclawyermarketing.com/ovc-scholarship-program

PARENTS WITH PASSION SCHOLARSHIP by Coover & Associates

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a single parent; You must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Fall 2025 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: October 28, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.coovandassoc.com/scholarship

The Peacemaker Team Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States; Submit proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate pre-law program or enrollment in an accredited U.S. law school for Fall 2026; Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $500
  • Due Date: May 1, 2027
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.cafamilylawmediator.com/scholarship-application/

Peek Law Group Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Enrollment or Acceptance at a U.S. College or University: Open to students enrolled or accepted at any U.S. college or university, regardless of immigration status. We believe education should be accessible to all, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds; Minimum GPA of 3.0: Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; Open to All Students, No Citizenship or Residency Requirements: There are no citizenship or residency restrictions. We encourage applications from all students, including international students, undocumented students, and DACA recipients, who are enrolled or accepted at a U.S. institution.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
  • Due Date: August 31, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.peeklawgroup.com/scholarship-application/

Perseverance Scholarship from Schwartz Injury Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Student must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; Student must be 18 years of age or older; Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 23, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.schwartzinjurylaw.com/scholarship

Positive Values Scholarship

Submit an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,000
  • Due Date: December 31, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.siyachts.com/scholarship 

Power of Change Scholarship from Ramsell & Kunowski LLC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be majoring in political science or criminal justice. You must be a current full-time student, or an incoming freshman, at an accredited university within the United States going into the Spring 2026 semester. You must be at least 17 years old. You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 18, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.illinois-criminal-defense-attorney.com/scholarship

RealtyHop Scholarship

Complete an essay for your chance to win!
  • Eligibility: undergraduate students and high school seniors working towards a bachelor and/or associate degree program in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to our company culture
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: April 30 and August 31 each year
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.realtyhop.com/resources/scholarship/

Renewed Horizons Scholarship from Zide Law Group, LLC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Applicants must be single parents (biological, step, or adoptive). To meet the qualifications of a single parent, you must be either a primary custodian or share equal custody of at least one child and be either separated or divorced; Applicants must be able to show evidence of a minimum GPA of 3.0 on their most recently completed academic semester’s unofficial transcript; Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States for the Fall 2026 semester; Applicants must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: June 17, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.zidelawgroup.com/scholarship

Resilient Student Scholarship by MKFM

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Your parents are either divorced or unmarried; You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university for the Spring 2027 semester; You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; You are 17 years of age or older.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,500
  • Due Date: November 9, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mkfmlaw.com/the-mkfm-resilient-student-scholarship

Responsify Scholarship

Submit a 800-1,000 word essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: October 5, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.responsify.com/scholarship/

Rising Stars Scholarship-Jeffrey Coller Attorney

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Have been attending an undergraduate program for at least one year; Have improved their GPA by at least one point at any time while attending college; Are a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States; Are at least 17 years old
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 7, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.knoxvillecriminaldefenselaw.com/scholarship

Second Chances Scholarship from Noorishad Law PC

Complete an essay or video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must have overcome a personal struggle or challenge, including interactions with the justice system or similar adversity; You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Fall 2026 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 3, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.noorishadlaw.com/scholarship

Shape the Future Scholarship

Submit a 600 word essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any student with a passion for travel and business with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: January 1st & June 30th (every year)
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.campervanfinder.com/scholarship/

SoFi Scholarship

Apply online and submit a short essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any currently enrolled and future students may apply.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $2,500
  • Due Date: Monthly

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.sofi.com/scholarship/

Stand up to distracted driving scholarship from Kanoski Bresney

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through at least the Spring 2025 semester; You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in Spring 2025; You are a U.S. citizen; You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 9, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship

Complete the online application for your chance to win.

  • Eligibility: Any current or soon-to-be student who has had his or her family’s life altered because of tax controversies (back taxes owed, audits, etc.).
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: April 30 & December 31, every year 
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.traviswatkins.com/scholarship/

Underdog Scholarship by Burress Injury Law

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are a U.S. citizen; You have a demonstrated record of community or volunteer service; You are enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Fall 2025 semester; High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline (Fall 2025); Applicants need to be enrolled in at least 12 hours of college courses at the time the scholarship awards are issued.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000-$5,000
  • Due Date: January 11, 2027
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.mytexasfirm.com/scholarship

United Voices Scholarship from the Foray Hurst Firm

Complete an essay or video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be an active member of the Black Student Union, the African Student Union, or one of the National Panhellenic “Divine 9” Organizations; You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Spring 2026 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 30, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.theforayfirm.com/scholarship

Uplifting Communities Scholarship by the Law Offices of Donald L. Bell

Complete a video essay for your chance to win! 

  • Eligibility: Be enrolled at and in good academic standing with an accredited college or university; Maintain a GPA of at least 2.7; Be at least 17 years of age or older; Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,500
  • Due Date: Septebmer 28, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.donaldbellaw.com/scholarship

Working Student Scholarship From the Law Office of Mallon Snyder

Create a video for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You are partially or fully paying for your own college education; You are enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate program within the United States; You are at least 17 years of age; You are a resident or permanent citizen of the United States
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: August 5, 2026
For more information and to apply, Visit: https://www.mallonsnyderlaw.com/scholarship

Workplace rights scholarship from Freedman Law

Complete an essay or video essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Must be a student enrolled in or planning to attend a university or college in the spring 2025 semester; Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; Must have a passion for civil rights and/or employment law-related issues, including but not limited to improving workers’ rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage theft, minimum wage/overtime rules, whistleblower protections, non-compete issues, and union bargaining issues; Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher from the last institution attended
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: September 2, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.freedlawfirm.com/scholarship

Wounded First Responders Scholarship by Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi PLLC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You must be a first responder injured in the line of duty OR the child of an injured first responder; You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Fall 2025 semester; You must be at least 17 years old; You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: October 5, 2026
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.pcbplaw.com/scholarship

The Youthist Scholarship

Complete the online application and submit an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: Any U.S. high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate students.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: December 31, every year

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.theyouthist.com/scholarship/

Youth Mentor Scholarship from Acker Warren PC

Complete an essay for your chance to win!

  • Eligibility: You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organizations; You are a freshman attending college this upcoming semester; You are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for Spring 2027; You are at least 17 years of age.
  • Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
  • Due Date: November 2, 2026

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.ackerwarren.com/scholarship

Residents of Maryland

Residents of Maryland may be eligible for state-sponsored, need-based grants or scholarships. Many of the programs require your FAFSA to be filed before March 1 of each year and may also require a separate application for the scholarship.

Educational Assistance (EA) Grants

The EA Grant is awarded to students with low to moderate family income. The average grant for Mount St. Mary's University students has been $3,000. Your FAFSA form must be completed by March 1 to be considered.Visit the Maryland Higher Education Commission for specific eligibility requirements and application instructions.

Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships

The average scholarship for Mount St. Mary's University students ranges up to $2,000. Contact your local representatives for information on how to apply, you can find members of the Maryland General Assembly on their website.

Additional Resources

Search Engines

  • FastWeb  − Helps you find scholarships.
  • College Board − Offers a scholarship finder and additional resources for paying for college.
  • Student Scholarships.org − Provides current listings of available scholarships.
  • BestColleges.com - Provides scholarships for those interested in computer programming or the tech industry. 
  • Study.com - A comprehensive guide to scholarships for college students that will help afford their education.

FAFSA on the Web

FAFSA on the Web is a resource center for federal aid and the FAFSA. Remember, the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only form required by the university and can be completed online. The Mount's School Code is 002086.

The Smart Guide to Financial Aid

The Smart Guide to Financial Aid from FinAid.com is a comprehensive guide to all things federal aid and is full of resources and online calculators for loans.

Nerd Wallet

Nerd Wallet is a guide to federal aid and has loan calculators and guidance with completing the FAFSA.

AffordableColleges

AffordableColleges focuses on scholarships that are available for minority students.

Resources for Students of Hispanic heritage

Hispanic Scholarship Fund focuses on scholarships and resources that are available to students of Hispanic heritage.

Moneygeek.com provides financial planning resources for students of Hispanic heritage and Latino students. 

CollegeScholarships.org

CollegeScholarships.org focuses on scholarships and resources that are available to students of Hispanic heritage.